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Psychology

The Strength of Weak Ties in Job Networks

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In 1973, Mark Granovetter found that over half of professional and technical workers got their jobs through contacts they saw only occasionally or rarely, not through close friends or family.

Why this is interesting

Ever wondered why you always hear about job openings through old colleagues or friends-of-friends rather than your best friends? The answer lies in the surprising power of weak ties.